Aerodynamics Engineer

Amentum•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is seeking an Aerodynamics Engineer for the JETSII Contract, supporting NASA’s deep space exploration work. The role applies expertise in Earth-entry and abort aerodynamics to human-rated spacecraft and involves computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aerodynamic analysis, and interpretation of ground-test and flight data. The position requires collaboration with NASA civil servants and contractor employees and may include other duties as required. The work is generally performed in an office environment, though tasks may involve indoor or outdoor work. The role follows an established work schedule, with a 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off) when applicable. Regular attendance is critical, and the employee may need to adjust their schedule for peak periods and surge requirements. Proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency may be required, and the candidate must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. Salary starts at $142,100; final compensation depends on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering; a related master's degree or higher may be expected.
Normally requires 15 or more years of related experience.
Expertise in aerodynamics across subsonic through hypersonic flight regimes.
Experience with a NASA aerodynamics CFD solver such as CART3D, FUN3D, or OVERFLOW.
Expertise in entry and abort vehicles, including aerodynamics, trajectories, loads, and performance analysis.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment with NASA civil servants and contractor employees.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency may be required.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
Expertise in interpreting ground-test and flight data.
Experience with CFD database management and post-processing automation for downstream products.
Experience with CFD visualization tools such as Tecplot, FieldView, or ParaView.
Experience with CFD grid-generation software such as Pointwise or Hypermesh.
Experience with wind-tunnel testing.
Experience extracting aerodynamic data from flight testing.
Experience automating analyses with programming tools such as Fortran and Python.
Experience with modern software practices such as software repositories and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of Earth-entry and abort aerodynamics to human-rated spacecraft.
Use aerodynamic CFD solvers for spacecraft-entry analyses.
Create CFD grids using grid-generation software such as Pointwise or Chimera Grid Tools.
Create CFD visualizations using tools such as Tecplot, FieldView, or ParaView.
Analyze and interpret ground-test and flight data from aerodynamic and aerothermal perspectives.
Perform detailed aerodynamic analyses across a wide range of flight regimes.
Perform other duties as required.